Automotive industry in Massachusetts

In the early years, the state produced more automobiles than Detroit, Michigan.

After hitting hard times in 1915, the plant was sold to the New England Westinghouse Company in 1915.

[5][6] In the 1920s, Rolls-Royce America decided to also start manufacturing in the city, stating, "The artisans of Springfield—from long experience in fine precision work—were found to possess the same pride in workmanship as the craftsmen of England.

[15] The Pope Manufacturing Company also produced automobiles in Hyde Park, including the Pope-Hartford (1903-1914), Pope-Robinson, Pope-Toledo (1903-1909), Pope-Tribune (1904-1907) and Pope-Waverley.

[18] In 1983, General Motors, decided to idle, then shutter, the Framingham Assembly, citing its small size and issues with town leaders.

East Springfield Works, during its ownership by Stevens-Duryea
The Cambridge Assembly , date unknown